Youth uprisings: understanding the protests in Indonesia and Nepal
In August and September 2024, thousands of young people took to the streets across Southeast and South Asia in unprecedented displays of protest. This episode examines the youth-led demonstrations tha...
17 Okt 202546min
From Vanuatu's challenges to Melanesian cooperation: a conversation with Gregoire Nimbtik
The conversation begins with Nimbtik's background as head of Vanuatu's Prime Minister's Department and Deputy Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat. He provides context for un...
10 Okt 202535min
From serendipity to global impact: a conversation with Glenn Denning
Glenn Denning, Professor of Practice at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and founding Director of the Master of Public Administration in Development Practice program, r...
2 Sep 20251h 6min
The Pacific Engagement Visa: what you need to know about the 2025 ballot
The Pacific Engagement Visa offers a life-changing opportunity for up to 3,000 Pacific Islanders and Timorese citizens annually to gain permanent residency in Australia. In this episode, Development P...
13 Aug 202529min
US-Pacific relations under Trump: a conversation with Judith Cefkin
Former US Ambassador Judith Cefkin provides a sobering assessment of how the Trump administration's foreign policy shifts are reshaping American engagement with Pacific Island nations. Drawing on her ...
26 Jul 20251h
Managing labour mobility for Solomon Islands: a conversation with Christina Marau
Christina Marau, Director for Labour Mobility at the Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, provides an insider's perspective on how Pacific labour mobility schemes operate in...
11 Jul 202557min
Uncovering Kiribati: Rimon Rimon on press freedom in the Pacific
In this episode, we delve into the life and work of Rimon Rimon, a dynamic i-Kiribati citizen who has shaped both the public narrative in his own country and the evolution of independent journalism in...
28 Jun 202534min
Fiji's economic future: a conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad
The episode opens with Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad reflecting on his transition from academia to politics. Born in Dreketi, Vanua Levu, in a rice farming area that benefited from Australian aid...
13 Jun 202537min
